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Kristof Bathory gold 10 Ducat 1577 XF40 PCGS, Fr-279, Horsky-5194, Montenuovo-144, Resch-2. An always contested issue of Transylvanian origin regardless of condition, but especially so without conditional qualifier and uniformly worn as is here. Lemon-gold expanses host the visually distinguishing obverse and reverse designs featuring cherubs and a large, central "VIRTVS VNITA VALET." While not as untouched as the Paramount specimen we offered in 2021, the current offering is undeniable appreciable and demands additional consideration.
Kristof, the elder brother of Stephen Bathory, was placed on the Transylvanian throne by Stephen as his regent, and subsequently was elected his successor by the Transylvanian Diet after Stephen was elected King of Poland. Although he assumed the title of Vaivoda (roughly "military governor"), Kristof never utilized the title on his coins, and supposedly refrained from using the title of Prince due to his recognition of his brother's rule over Transylvania. In this light, it is very likely that the reverse legend, Virtus Unita Valet ("Virtue United Prevails"), was meant to underline this important relationship between the two brothers.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/transylvania/transylvania-kristof-bathory-gold-10-ducat-1577-xf40-pcgs-/a/3105-32292.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-3105-01092023
HID02906262019
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Estimate: 10000-15000 USD
Kristof Bathory gold 10 Ducat 1577 XF40 PCGS, Fr-279, Horsky-5194, Montenuovo-144, Resch-2. An always contested issue of Transylvanian origin regardless of condition, but especially so without conditional qualifier and uniformly worn as is here. Lemon-gold expanses host the visually distinguishing obverse and reverse designs featuring cherubs and a large, central "VIRTVS VNITA VALET." While not as untouched as the Paramount specimen we offered in 2021, the current offering is undeniable appreciable and demands additional consideration.
Kristof, the elder brother of Stephen Bathory, was placed on the Transylvanian throne by Stephen as his regent, and subsequently was elected his successor by the Transylvanian Diet after Stephen was elected King of Poland. Although he assumed the title of Vaivoda (roughly "military governor"), Kristof never utilized the title on his coins, and supposedly refrained from using the title of Prince due to his recognition of his brother's rule over Transylvania. In this light, it is very likely that the reverse legend, Virtus Unita Valet ("Virtue United Prevails"), was meant to underline this important relationship between the two brothers.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/transylvania/transylvania-kristof-bathory-gold-10-ducat-1577-xf40-pcgs-/a/3105-32292.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-3105-01092023
HID02906262019
© 2022 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 10000-15000 USD